Karen went to her computer and had a wee look at the tooth. She then sat next to Amy and told her what the problem was.

“After looking at the x-ray what it shows is your tooth is infected so we have to solutions either we extract it or we do a root canal so it’s up to you”

“What’s a root canal?” Amy asked

“Basically we need to drill into the tooth and get rid of all the bad bit and infections” Karen explained

“Or you pull it out” Amy said looking at Bette “Mama they both involve needles”

“I know sweetie but its only 3 seconds long…or do you want to put up with the pain you have the now?”

“I don’t like needles” Amy said tears forming in her eyes

“Listen I have the gel which numbs your mouth you wont feel a thing” Karen explained

“Can you do it today?” Bette asked

“I can extract it today, I don’t have time to do the root canal” Karen stated “How old is Amy?”

“I’m 15” Amy answered

“She just turned 15 a few weeks back”

“Do you have any allergies?”

“Just hay fever and im allergic to fish” Amy said

“Sweetheart I think you should get it out and that’s it over with” Bette said looking at her daughter

“Ok” Amy agreed

“Laurie can you prepare the anaesthetic please” Karen asked

“Mama Can I have you hand please” Amy asked

Bette smiled and walked over giving Amy her hand and standing next to her.

“Just close your eyes honeys till its over” Bette suggested

“Tina there’s an Eric at the front desk asking to see you”

“Ok thanks Pete” Tina said getting up from her desk and walking to the front desk.

“Hello Tina” Eric smiled

“Eric wow it’s been a while…how have you been?” Tina asked

“I’ve been great how about you?” Eric asked

“Well you know me…All work and no play” Tina smiled

Eric laughed.

“How are things with Betty?”

“BETTE” Tina corrected “And there ok”